Habitable seed pods Mandai Rainforest Resort, Singapore

The treehouses not only allow the local flora and fauna to thrive amongst them; they are also visually inspired by it – specifically, their shape is based on the seed pods of the Millettia plant.

The architects from the local firm WOW have fully embraced this so-called biophilic design – an approach that deliberately integrates nature into architecture, whether through light, plants, organic materials, shapes or patterns.

The concept also includes the use of rainwater. This is collected at the resort and used for flushing toilets – and used sparingly. Geberit concealed cisterns not only make the use of rainwater possible. Thanks to dual-flush technology, they also reduce water consumption in the toilet.